John E Bishop Jr. Obituary
In loving memory of John E Bishop Jr. of Dumas, Arkansas, who departed this world on September 26, 2025 at the age of 60. John leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his father John E. Bishop, Sr.; his son Jacob Bishop; his sister Rhonda Kay Bishop; and his grandparents, William Basil Hoyt and Erma Hoyt.
He is survived by: his sons, Johnathan Bishop (Kaley) of McGehee and Jase Bishop of Dumas; his grandchildren, Jack Elliott Bishop and Jacklyn Monroe Bishop of McGehee; his mother Lila Bishop Freeman; his stepfather Dennis Freeman of Dumas; his siblings, Tommie Bishop Palsa of Lake Village and Mike Bishop of Southaven; his nephew William Eddie Palsa of Winchester; and his pet Bell. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, and other extended family.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 1st 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Dumas First Assembly of God Church (40 Melrose Ave, Dumas, AR 71639). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 2nd 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location.
Memorials may be made to the First Assembly of God Church, 1-A Melrose, Dumas, AR, 71639, Arkansas Children's Hospital or to the Arkansas Kidney Foundation at giving.uams.edu. In the donation form, you can specify that your gift is for the Kidney Transplant Program.
